What it says on the tin. I'm wondering if anyone would be interested in running a Second Darkness campaign and if there is anyone willing to play? I know this is a little brash (okay it's really brash), but c'mon man! I gotta have my fix! I swear these AP's are like crack!
If someone does run Second Darkness because of this thread, and I don't get in, I'm not going to be mad. There's other games and I'll get lucky eventually.
So anyway, are ya up for a round?
I'd be interested in playing, too. But there's no free available player's guide (afaik, you have to buy the second darkness companion).
So, no offense, but are you expecting people to buy it just for the chance of getting in the group?
Or do you own the companion and send people the relevant parts via pm (the virtual analog of showing it to your group at the table)?
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Yes, as far as I know, you'd have to buy it. Were I to GM this, I'd send relevant information as part of the character creation guidelines. Probably the best thing about the player's guide is the detailed overview of Riddleport, but that's not a total must have for a PC, only the GM.
That said, I'd be willing to GM it, but won't have the time to start it up for about a month. If anyone else is going to take a stab at it, great, but if we can get a small team here who's willing to wait, I'll set up a creation thread to start working on characters.
I already have the AP and Player's guide.
I'll be honest I didn't know you had to buy the player's guide. I didn't see it, I don't have it, and I wouldn't be able to afford it until the beginning of June anyways. (Really cash strapped at the moment.)
I don't know if I'd have the time to do a weekly session type thing, especially if we got people from New Zealand playing. I was assuming that who ever ran it would tun it as a PBP.
@ Nayr Trebrot: I don't mind waiting a month. This was mainly to see if anyone was interested in running/playing. I'm just happy somebody would be willing to run it. (Too much of a player to trust my self being a GM.)
I am also interested. To be honest, a month's prep time doesn't bother me as it gives me time to get a few other things organized as well.
yeah with a month we could could work out a pretty good group and have some fun with the backgrounds, intertwining them and linking characters together.
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First off : Yes I would love to be in.
Reason are multiple.
1) Just won the whole Second Darkness campaign as a Best Gamemaster price at Blood under absalom, so I have anything just standing on the shelf anyways. Would I dig into it for clues - of course not that would only ruin the experience for myself.
::: Correction apparently its only the AP I have Oh well just have to invest in the rest ;-) :::
2) I never played a AP before so that would be a first.
3) A month prep time suit my mood perfectly since I rather spent time on dreaming up the right character before having to drop a sheet. Often when these kind of ads are up a character is required within 2 seconds or the train left without ya. This way I would have plenty of time to come up with a background - read what ever player material needed to qualify for 2nd Darkness and so forth.
As a side note: My character generation method is called walking the dog - since my evening walks with my dog are spent imaging roleplay builds. That way also take a few evenings to come up with the right one for the job.
Anyway to be to the point : Let us know if preparation for a trip Riddleport should begin!
yep rosa would love it
So, it looks like we have enough players (even GMs) in here already. Might not even need a recruitment thread. ;)
One month prep time is alright, I think.
Gives the GM time to dig into the AP and us players to come up with good linked concepts & builds.
Hey, I walk the dog to generate characters too!
And I have the players guide.
I love the flavour of this Riddleport setting.
My mind is like a leaky faucet of character ideas. Good thing I like coming up with stories.
Guess I'll go ahead and post my idea since I had it before I made this thread.
I'm still playing with the mechanics, and I need to put the finishing touches on her background, but I think I have the basics down. She's an elf fighter who uses an elven curve blade as her main weapon.
A Varisian caravan found the young elf where the bullies left her. She was covered in cuts, scrapes, and bruises, but still breathing. The travellers took the elf in and nursed her back to health. They managed to bring her out of the shell she wrapped around herself after being beaten so badly and taught the elf many things that helped her be useful around the caravan. She took up their worship of Desna and their faith in the art of Harrowing. She even took up playing the mandolin and became fairly skilled at it. Life was hard, but for her, it was the best time of her life. It didn't come without cost, however. The children that befriended the elf when she first joined the caravan grew older, and several of them had died of sickness or old age when she neared adulthood. She began closing herself off and decided to move on. At the caravan's next stop, the elf took her belongings and her gold and parted ways with a hearty farewell.
She tried several times to get a steady job, but wanderlust, and prejudices kept her from holding any job for long. During her time with the caravan, she had proven adept at fighting, so she tried her hand at mercenary work. For the next fifteen years she was a guard for anyone who needed it. She proved herself very capable in this role. A little too capable for some. She received several scars from other fighters and cavaliers who felt she was edging into their territory. She survived, but the most recent bout left her with a pair of scars on her cheek and two of the men attacking her in pretty bad shape. She made her way to Riddleport, upon hearing of a rumor about a huge contest being run by a gambling hall there. She was running low on coin, so what did she have to lose, if nothing else she could play for a few coins on the street.
Str: 15 (7)
Dex: 18 (10) +2
Con: 12 (5) -2
Int: 9 (-4) +2
Wis: 10 (0)
Cha: 12 (2)
feats:
Weapon Finesse
Breadth of Experience (may not be worth it, but it fits with her background)
traits:
Forlorn
Looking for Work: Perform(String)
I didn't put this in her background, because I'm not sure if I'm going to go with it yet.
When the council kicked her out of the village, they also took her name. She'd forgotten in the years since, but she took up the epithet they gave her in place of her name as her name, Talant'edhel, Fallen Elf. I like it, but I'm not sure if it's too cliche or not.
Wow those are pretty good. Eris especially. I haven't delved too deeply into Tally's personality beyond some basic traits.
I figured she'd be stoic, maybe even a bit cold, because of her experiences as a child and adolescent. She would open up, but you'd have to really chip away at the walls she placed around herself. I don't think she'd be heartless. I think the kindness she was shown during her time with the caravan would keep her from that slippery slope. Honestly this character's moods and emotions are probably going to be much more subtle than any of my other characters, and that's probably going to be hard to pull off.
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Wow this is quickly taking shape. Best be on the toes. I will get hold of the Players tomorrow when stores open (if possible) then start reading. I wont just come up with a background because I think I will try to "match" Riddleport somewhat.
Anyway keep the ideas coming they are pretty darn good ;-)
we just need Nayr to run the whole show
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This did seem to balloon into an actual recruitment thread instead of a check interest thread, now didn't it? It has now become a bit of a different situation, as I'd be remiss were I to just select characters without giving special consideration to those who started the thread. I'd prefer to take five, though I can scale up the challenges fo allow for six if need be.
So, that being said - AdamWarnock - you are, of course in, as this is your thread. For everyone else, please submit your character idea. I will select the best overall mix, but a slight edge will be given to those who first showed interest in this thread (again...the difference with an interest check instead of recruitment.). Please don't worry about crunch; I don't have the time to look at it right now anyway.
We'll go until a concept has been submitted for each player who posted so far in this thread, or the end of the weekend, whichever comes first. Then, I'll make selections and set it up so that we can get going in the discussion thread.
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All - please - no psionics or drow; all else is fair game unless it's something way out in left field. If you have any specific questions, ask away
As this is rapidly becoming a Recruitment thread (but I now need to get ready for work...) expect to see a character concept from me later today. Right now I'm thinking either 1/2 Orc Alchemist, heading for Master Chymist or Elf Witch using the White Haired Witch Archetype from Dragon Empires Primer.
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As for necromancy - that's okay, but I would be hard pressed to allow a character of any evil...or even CN for that matter...into this AP. These take enough time and dedication to run without having to play off between characters' alignments.
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On top of my head I am thinking along the lines of an arcane trickster. Focus would be a lowlife scum that dabble with the arcane powers he probably borrowed somewhere.
I will work out details and I am aware of the fact the arcane trickster are for the future since he would need both 2nd level arcane spells and +2d6 Sneak attack.
Race would prob. be a ½elf growing up in Riddleport being more human than elfish. But as mentioned idea and details need to be worked at.
Hi, this is merck. Got this magus that i would like to submit. He have a generic background for now, after reading the players guide I will customise him for this AP.
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For everyone else, please submit your character idea. I will select the best overall mix, but a slight edge will be given to those who first showed interest in this thread (again...the difference with an interest check instead of recruitment.). Please don't worry about crunch; I don't have the time to look at it right now anyway.
We'll go until a concept has been submitted for each player who posted so far in this thread, or the end of the weekend, whichever comes first. Then, I'll make selections and set it up so that we can get going in the discussion thread.
As someone showing interest earlier, I present Deneb Starchild, Half elven cleric of Desna and wanderer of Varisia. If you want more than this as a character idea please let me know and I will comply.
Deneb finds himself in the city of Riddleport looking for a home. He has been unwelcome in most cities due his half elven duel heritage but has heard that here in Riddleport fewer questions are asked. Fewer people care. This is just fine for the neutral cleric of the god of luck and travel. He will stay here for a while. Not put down real roots of course, but stay long enough to learn the town, join with his brothers he has heard have settled here, starting a fledgling church. He will see what service he can be, what role they might have for him, and also what he can learn. Who knows. Perhaps Desna will is for him to join with pirates and sail the Varisian coast. Perhaps he will win his fortune at the infamous gambling tables of Riddleport. Perhaps, IF they will let allow a cleric of the god of Luck to even wager. Deneb laughs at the idea. Perhaps he will not tell them what god he serves...
May I present Restless Cherry Blossom, Elven daughter of Jinin in far Tian Xia.
Consistently exhibiting the impetuousness characteristic of their ancestors pre-earthfall, the young elven girl first was called Restless Cherry Blossom by the elders of her community as an admonishment. As time passed however, it became painfully appearant to family, friends & neighbors alike that what they hoped was merely an extended immaturity was in fact evidence of a perhapse supernatural atavism.
When her hair turned from russet gold to a silvery white akin to freshly fallen snow & began moving about as though it were another limb it was no longer appearant, it was inescapable. Soon thereafter the Jill arrived, whispering secrets to her in the darkness & the quiet.
That night she left her childhood behind her & with it the only home she had ever known. Making her way from trade caravan to trade caravan she followed the Path of Aganhei, over the Wall of Heaven, across the Crown of the World, until the day she was able to put a name to the presence she felt whispering to the Jill. Calistria
With the Sacred Sting's name on her lips, Restless Cherry Blossom (now an admonishment of an entierly different order) danced where the whispers led her. Eventually, the whispers brought her South. At first, she thought the Elven enclave in the Mierani Forest was her destination, but it soon became appearant that they had no more use for a strangeling such as she than her Jinin kin. Not long thereafter, the name Riddleport crossed her ears. When it did, it was like the caress at the small of her back. The perfect, vicious, lover the presence promised her. How could she not come?
How could she not be bored? Oh, the Blot is certainly something she didn't expect & the never-ending parade of sailors & scallywags from Southern Garund to the Linnorm Kingdoms has kept her reasonably entertained, but the sad fact of the matter is that if you have witnessed one power-play induced street murder, there isn't a great deal that a second such will teach you...
On the other hand, a girl has to eat & as much as the House of the Silken Veil might welcome her, she came this far to make a place for herself, not beg for one. One way or another, this event of Vancaskerkin's is going to move things, best to keep an eye on things, see just how...
Okay, I think this is pretty much close to final. There may be a minor tweak or two to the mechanics, but this is it for the most part.
@ flykiller: I don't mind linking Tally's background. The only problem is she doesn't exactly like elves because of the way she was treated when younger, but I think once they got over that, they'd be pretty good friends. The other thing is Talant'edhel is what she goes by, kinda like a "screw you" to the elves that kicked her out. Tally would be her nickname to her friends.
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I'm thinking that we'll keep this open till the end of the week so that everyone with interest can post an idea. I'll make selections from there and start a discussion thread while we wait to start the game thread. From there, everyone can flesh out or finalize their characters. And, please feel free to link backgrounds like flykiller did; that would help with the opening gameplay.
Sounds good to me.
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I have been kick around an idea for a half-orc alchemist, and this would be the first time I have done a PbP in case veterancy is a requirement.
@Irnk, Dead-Eye's Prodigal - great minds think alike
So i present Billwin Bossom Badwig Benny Bottomtop aka "Benny" the half-orc Alchemist
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I have been kick around an idea for a half-orc alchemist, and this would be the first time I have done a PbP in case veterancy is a requirement.
@Irnk, Dead-Eye's Prodigal - great minds think alike
So i present Billwin Bossom Badwig Benny Bottomtop aka "Benny" the half-orc Alchemist
** spoiler omitted **
I like it. :)
Coming to this a little late late but I've got an idea for a Human Fighter, possibly moving into Stalwart Defender (could also be Dwarven I suppose; either way it doesn't really change the story). Development would, of course, be influenced by the party make-up.
Thievery, in its myriad forms, was an easy path to fall into but one that rarely produced beneficial results. Pharasma help you should you pick the wrong mark or, worse, interfere with a professional thief at his work. That's a good way to wake up in the morning and find you've contracted a bad case of dead.
In any case, thievery did not have the thrill for him that it did for his "friends" many of whom died off over time often from just making a single mistake (frequently the result of wasting money away on bad ale and worse whores). Survival is the name of the game and while money is a means to it, it isn't the only way. Besides, drawing too much attention to yourself is a bad idea unless you have strong friends.
Unfortunately, Riddleport does not reward the idle. With his childhood companions gone and being better in a scrap than at thievery he was at a loss for what to do. A name change was in order and he finally settled on "Grey" as a good name (being both innocuous and lacking in any real meaning). The most interesting person he's met is an elf from, supposedly, the other side of the world named Red Cherry Blossom. This always struck him as an extraordinarily odd name but then, perhaps that was the point. In any case, she's someone who knows things and that's a good way to stay alive.
Campaign Trait: Looking for Work. I used Irnk's Witch character here because I thought her background would be a good fit for this Trait and it's believable that they could have met.
Nayr Trebrot, thanks for running Second Darkness and thanks AdamWarnock for getting the ball rolling.
I am presenting Genyielt Tessariel for your consideration. An elven oracle born in Kyonin, scarred in Tanglebriar and turned hunter of fiends.
And, because I can't resist a good list:
AdamWarnock/Talant'edhel - Female Elf Fighter
Majestic8705/Amoonrann Stormheart - Female Tiefling (Oni) Druid or Eris Kallisti - Male Tiefling (Rakshasa) Bard
Cyberwolf2xs - Expressed Interest
flykiller/Kresham Gull - Elven Ranger(Trapper -> Deep Walker, Guide)
Skorn/Deneb Starchild - Male Half-Elf Cleric of Desna
Xzaral - Inquisitor of Calistria
Irnk, Dead-Eye's Prodigal/Patre Terratus - Half-Orc Alchemist -> Master Chymist or Restless Cherry Blossom - Elf Witch (White Haired Witch)
DickovDK - Half-Elf ? -> Arcane Trickster
Spugly_fuglet/Rosa Luminass - Female Tiefling Fighter
Trailjava - Expressed Interest
Unspunnen - Expressed Interest
Merck/Rutilus Albus - Male Human Magus
WrathW1zard/Billwin Bossom Badwig Benny Bottomtop aka "Benny" - Half-Orc Alchemist
Sir Jolt - Human or Dwarf Fighter -> Stalwart Defender?
michaelane/Genyielt Tessariel = Male Elf Oracle (Outer Rifts)
(sorry if I missed anyone or erred at all)
Here's my submission. When I crafted the background, I made her an elf from the viewpoint of flavor, not thinking about Talant'edhel. If Elf will cause problems, it's easily converted to human. Trait wise planning on Fools for Friends (if a PC wants to interlink backgrounds), I've left room open for such. Not much crunch yet as not sure how to go on it (it will be an inquisitor though, I can say that much).
That's not a problem. It'd probably make for some interesting roleplay. Besides that being cold towards elves is different from outright antagonizing them, so there shouldn't be too much problem with them working together even initially.
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I have spend some time reading a bit about Riddleport and think my submission will change somewhat. I will come up with some kind of low life rogue type of person that thrive in the dark alleys of Riddleport. After all this town is somewhat a criminal haven.
Living in Denmark its around noon now and I will have background and description done before bedtime tonight.